sale
Meaning: The act of selling something; a period when goods are sold at reduced prices
'Sale' refers to the exchange of goods for money, or a period of discounted prices. 'For sale' means available to buy. 'On sale' can mean available (British) or at a reduced price (American). The plural 'sales' often refers to the total amount sold or the sales department.
Examples
- The house is up for sale. 这栋房子正在出售。La casa está en venta.その家は売りに出されています。그 집은 매물로 나와 있습니다.
- The January sales attract huge crowds. 一月的特卖吸引了大量人群。Las rebajas de enero atraen a enormes multitudes.1月のセールには大勢の人が集まります。1월 세일에는 엄청난 인파가 몰립니다.
- Our sales have increased by 20% this year. 我们今年的销售额增长了20%。Nuestras ventas han aumentado un 20% este año.今年の売上は20%増加しました。올해 매출이 20% 증가했습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Old English 'sala' meaning 'a selling, a giving up', from Old Norse 'sala' (sale). From Proto-Germanic 'salō'. Related to 'sell'. The phrase 'for sale' dates to the 13th century, while 'on sale' (at a reduced price) is a 19th-century development.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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